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Jeffers homers twice, Maeda throws solid 6 innings in Twins' 12-1 win over Diamondbacks
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Kenta Maeda's unhittable stretch sets Twins franchise record - Bring Me The News
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Texas Rangers' Mitch Garver, right, high-fives Travis Jankowski after Garver hit a home run against the Minnesota Twins during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Minneapolis. (
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Texas Rangers' Mitch Garver, right, hits a solo home run as Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi, center, and home plate umpire Brian Knight watch during the ninth inning of a baseball
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Texas Rangers' Mitch Garver, right, high-fives Travis Jankowski after Garver hit a home run against the Minnesota Twins during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Minneapolis. (
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Twins will open playoffs with Kenta Maeda on mound as first-round rotation is set – SKOR North
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Kenta Maeda throws 5 scoreless inning in return to lead Twins past Tigers 4-1
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Maeda pitches Twins past Rangers 6-5 in series opener
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Minnesota Twins Maeda Throws 2 Scoreless Innings Despite Rays Hea
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Kenta Maeda strikes out 8 in win over Rangers